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Bookmark or Share- Lassa fever - WikipediaLassa fever, also known as Lassa hemorrhagic fever, is a type of viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. Many of those infected by the virus do not develop symptoms. When symptoms occur they typically include fever, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and muscle pains.
- Lassa Fever | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLassa fever is an animal-borne, or zoonotic, acute viral illness spread by the common African rat. It is endemic in parts of West Africa including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Nigeria. Neighboring countries are also at risk because the animal vector lives throughout the region.
- Lassa fever - World Health Organization (WHO)Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus, a member of the arenavirus family of viruses. It is transmitted to humans from contacts with food or household items contaminated with rodent excreta. The disease is endemic in the rodent population in parts of West Africa.
- Lassa fever - World Health Organization (WHO)Key facts. Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness of 2-21 days duration that occurs in West Africa. The Lassa virus is transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated with rodent urine or faeces.
- Lassa Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicLassa fever is a type of viral hemorrhagic illness you can get from humans or rats infected with Lassa virus. It’s common in West Africa. Most people get mild symptoms, like fever and headache. But about 1 in 5 people has serious illness. Pregnant people are at especially high risk for serious complications and miscarriage.
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